Best 6 Coconut Chicken And Rice Casserole Recipes

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Give your family a tropical feast with this easy-to-make coconut chicken and rice casserole. With its creamy sauce and blend of savory and tangy flavors, this casserole is sure to become a new staple in your dinner rotation. With the crispy chicken, fluffy rice, and creamy coconut sauce, you'll enjoy a delicious and satisfying meal that the entire family will love.

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COCONUT CHICKEN AND RICE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 15-ounce can coconut milk, preferably Thai style, well stirred
Finely grated zest of 1 lime, plus wedges for serving
2 cloves garlic, grated
1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger, plus 1 teaspoon finely chopped
2 teaspoons packed light brown sugar
Kosher salt
4 6- to 8-ounce skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon coconut oil, plus more for the grill
1 cup basmati rice
1 1/2 cups finely chopped broccoli florets
1/2 cup toasted unsweetened shredded coconut
2 scallions, chopped

Steps:

  • Combine 1 cup of the coconut milk, the lime zest, half of the garlic, the grated ginger, brown sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Cover and let marinate 8 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat a grill to medium high. Remove the chicken from the marinade and season lightly with salt.
  • Heat the coconut oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the remaining garlic and the chopped ginger. Cook, stirring, until softened but not browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the rice; cook, stirring, until slightly toasted, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the remaining coconut milk, 1 1/4 cups water and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer, then stir and reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, brush the grill with coconut oil. Grill the chicken until well marked and cooked through, about 10 minutes, flipping halfway through. Transfer to a plate and loosely cover.
  • Fluff the rice with a fork. Add the broccoli, toasted coconut and scallions to the pan; toss to combine. Let sit to slightly cook the broccoli, about 2 minutes. Divide the chicken and rice among plates. Serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 580, Fat 24 grams, SaturatedFat 18 grams, Cholesterol 110 milligrams, Sodium 489 milligrams, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Sugar 4 grams, Protein 46 grams

CURRIED CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE



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Our curried chicken and rice casserole mingle boneless chicken breasts with coconut milk and red curry paste for a savory dish that you can serve tonight or freeze for later.

Provided by Angie McGowan

Categories     Entree

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 can (13.5 to 14 oz) coconut milk (not light; not cream of coconut)
1 1/2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1 teaspoon red curry paste
1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
2 cups small fresh broccoli florets
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 cup chopped red onion
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish, mix coconut milk, broth and curry paste. (Taste to see if you want to add more curry paste for a hotter dish.)
  • Add rice; mix well. Add remaining ingredients except chicken; stir to combine. Place chicken on rice mixture; turn to coat.
  • Bake uncovered 1 hour or until rice is tender and juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165°F).

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

STICKY COCONUT CHICKEN AND RICE



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This comforting one-pot chicken dish features fragrant coconut rice infused with aromatic ginger, garlic and scallion, and studded with toasty cashews. The cashews soften as the rice steams, adding subtle nuttiness to the dish. Chicken thighs absorb the coconut milk as they cook, which keeps the meat tender and juicy. Fresh chopped cilantro brightens the dish, while hot sauce adds nice heat and tang to balance the creamy, rich and slightly sweet rice.

Provided by Kay Chun

Categories     dinner, weekday, poultry, main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, each thigh cut into 2 equal-size pieces
1/4 cup neutral oil, such as safflower or canola
2 teaspoons kosher salt (Diamond Crystal)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 1/2 cups short-grain white rice, rinsed until water runs clear
1 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 (13.5-ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
1 yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped (½-inch pieces)
1/2 cup roasted cashews, coarsely chopped
3 scallions, green and white parts, thinly sliced (½ packed cup)
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped cilantro
Hot sauce, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees. Rub chicken with 1 tablespoon of oil, and season with 1 teaspoon of salt and ¼ teaspoon of pepper.
  • In a large Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over medium. Working in two batches, brown chicken, turning halfway, until no longer pink, around 5 minutes per batch. Transfer to a plate.
  • Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, the ginger and the garlic to the empty pot, and stir until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add rice and stir until evenly coated in the oil. Add broth, coconut milk, bell pepper, cashews, scallions and the remaining 1 teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Stir to lift up any browned bits on the bottom of the pot. Arrange chicken on top, add any accumulated juices from the plate and bring to a boil over high.
  • Cover and bake until all of the liquid is absorbed, rice is tender and chicken is cooked through, 25 minutes. Scatter cilantro over the chicken and rice, then divide among bowls. Serve with hot sauce.

THAI COCONUT CHICKEN AND RICE



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I always get the coconut chicken soup when I go to a Thai restaurant. I love the combination of flavors! This is a dish that can be served over white or basmati rice or made thinner by adding additional chicken broth and turned into a soup. Add some paper thin sliced mushrooms and scallions at last minute if you're making the soup. This is also really good with shrimp. Do watch that red curry paste, though- it's spicy!!!

Provided by crispychick

Categories     Curries

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, sliced into thin strips
1 (13 1/2 ounce) can coconut milk
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 -3 tablespoons fish stock
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 -2 chicken bouillon cube
1/4 cup fresh basil leaf, chiffonade
1/2 cup frozen English peas
1/2 cup canned water chestnut
1/2-1 tablespoon Thai red curry paste
2 limes, quartered

Steps:

  • In the bottom of a pot, stir together the red curry paste and a little coconut milk to combine.
  • Saute the chicken until cooked through.
  • Add the rest of the ingredients and simmer 10 minutes or so, or until the peas are cooked and the sauce has reduced and thickened to desired consistency.
  • Serve over hot cooked basmati or white rice.
  • (I have added about a quart of chicken broth to this base recipe to make soup- adding thinly sliced mushrooms and scallions) Serve with wedges of lime.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199.2, Fat 12, SaturatedFat 9.4, Cholesterol 37.9, Sodium 249.2, Carbohydrate 9.8, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 4.7, Protein 14.7

COCONUT CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE RECIPE - (4.1/5)



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Provided by gvcathy

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons oil
1 1/2 cups minced onion
1 1/2 cups diced red bell pepper
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 1/2 cups jasmine rice
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
One 14-ounce can lite coconut milk
1 tablespoon red curry paste, or to taste
3 cups shredded cooked chicken
1/2 pound green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 to 2 tablespoons lime juice, or to taste
1/3 cup minced cilantro for garnish, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oil over medium-high heat until hot in a heavy round casserole. Add onion and bell pepper; cook, stirring, 5 minutes. Add garlic and rice; cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Add broth, coconut milk and curry paste. Bring to simmer, stirring. Add chicken. Simmer, covered, 12 minutes. Scatter beans over rice. Simmer, covered, 6 minutes more, or until beans are just tender. Add lime juice; gently stir to combine. Garnish with cilantro, if desired.

SPICY COCONUT CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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Settle in for the night with this cozy curry that gets to the table quickly and gets cleaned up even faster.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 whole chicken legs (about 3 pounds total)
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 can (14.5 ounces) light coconut milk
1 1/2 cups canned reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 to 2 teaspoons Thai red curry paste
1 cup jasmine rice
2 red bell peppers (ribs and seeds removed), cut into 1-inch pieces
8 ounces green beans (stem ends removed), cut into 1-inch lengths
1/2 lemon, cut into wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • In a 5-quart Dutch oven or heavy pot, heat oil over medium-high. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Working in two batches, cook chicken until browned, 6 to 8 minutes; transfer to a plate (chicken will cook more in step 2).
  • To pot, add coconut milk, broth, 1/2 cup water, and curry paste; bring to a boil, and stir in rice. Add chicken (with any juices), arranging pieces in a single layer. Cover, and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, without stirring, until rice is almost tender, 15 minutes.
  • Scatter bell peppers and green beans on top of chicken mixture; cover, and cook until vegetables are crisp-tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 682 g, Fat 38 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 51 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh coconut milk, chicken, and vegetables will give your casserole the best flavor.
  • Choose the right rice: Jasmine rice or basmati rice are good choices for this casserole. They cook up fluffy and light, and they have a slightly nutty flavor that pairs well with the coconut and chicken.
  • Don't overcook the chicken: Chicken breasts can dry out easily, so be careful not to overcook them. Cook them until they are just cooked through, about 10-12 minutes.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: Feel free to add other vegetables to your casserole, such as broccoli, carrots, or bell peppers.
  • Season to taste: Be sure to taste your casserole before serving and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or garlic powder.

Conclusion:

Coconut chicken and rice casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken and rice. With its creamy coconut sauce, tender chicken, and fluffy rice, this casserole is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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